Tag Archives: Dutch royal family

More euronews for spring 2013

Posted on June 27, 2013 by suzykewct

From Deutsche Welle. Russia is trying to require passenger data for everyone entering Russia, a violation of EU law, if not others. The new Dutch king and queen are going walkabout. Seems they survived the warm, wild welcome we gave … Continue reading →

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2013 is the last year for Queen’s Day in the Netherlands

Posted on January 31, 2013 by suzykewct

From DutchNews. This year will be the last time Netherlands celebrates Queen Beatrix’s birthday (April 30). Next year, they’ll have a king, Willem-Alexander, so the date will move to April 27 and become King’s Day. Still, if you’re anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Dutch Queen Beatrix to abdicate in April 2013

Posted on January 28, 2013 by suzykewct

Just an interesting tidbit from DutchNews. I know almost nothing about the monarchies and monarchs of continental Europe, possibly because they are so low-key. The only time we hear anything about them is if one of them  dies or one … Continue reading →

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